Curve Model Barbie Ferreira Reveals What She Really Thinks About The Other Barbie's New Look

There are two Barbies that have been the talk of the Internet the past few weeks. First, there was curvy model Barbie Ferreira with her groundbreaking Aerie campaign video. Then, the doll Barbie got a whole new look, as Mattel released four new Barbies with all different body types, including curves. The dolls were a bit controversial, with some people saying Mattel is promoting "unhealthy" body types. (For the record: no.) So, it only makes sense to ask the ~real~ Barbie what she thinks about doll Barbie's latest look.

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"Not everyone relates to being a blond girl with blue eyes and is proportioned so she could barely walk if she was a real person," Barbie told Glamour.com. "I think [this new Barbie] makes girls feel more accepted, and that they're beautiful, too."

When asked why she thinks there's so much negativity surrounding the doll's curves, explained that it takes people a bit to get used to something new.

"She's been a traditional icon for so many decades that even a small step opens it up for even more progress," Barbie explained. "Once it's successful [in stores], I think they'll come out with even more varieties."

Let's hope they do because both Barbies are a step in the right direction toward greater body inclusivity.